These working women share the biggest risk they took on the job.

Dorothy Walter

Dorothy Walter

"My bosses trust and respect me at my current job, and I know I could keep rising if I stay where I am. But I want to learn more, so I'm headed to Stanford Business School. It's risky and I have to relocate to California, but I think it's a good move."

Rachel Adam

Rachel Adam

"My boss is the best book-cover designer out there. A few years ago, I cold-called him and asked if I could show him my portfolio. He said I could intern for him, and I said, 'Only for three months. Then I need this to be a job.' He hired me, and now it's just the two of us in the office full-time!"